Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

The seemingly harmonious group of four handsome men and beautiful women was actually secretly divided into several camps centered around You Su.

Wangshu was naturally in the curious party focused on having fun, as long as his junior disciple was nearby, it was fine. However, Ji Lingruo and He Kongyue were at odds with each other, both viewing each other as obstructions.

Ji Lingruo felt that this person was too oblivious—she and her senior brother were paired up, yet he, a man, insisted on joining them, making it awkward; whereas He Kongyue thought Ji Lingruo was too inconsiderate—men are out having fun, why should a woman tag along?

Seeing the three wearing a set of masks, He Kongyue naturally wouldn't accompany using her real face, so she bought herself a tiger mask.

Except the style was vastly different from the masks on the three's faces, looking more like a bully tiger from the neighboring woods.

Others saw the two women sticking close to You Su and wearing matching masks, while He Kongyue was distant wearing a fierce tiger mask, and they speculated that this wasn't couples shopping together, deducing a slightly sad story, secretly criticizing the man with the young tiger mask for his insensitivity.

Shopping naturally meant buying things: buying lanterns, candy, and various novelty trinkets. He Kongyue couldn't deny that these were indeed activities more suited for couples.

Even though He Kongyue tried to take care of everything to let her pay and have some involvement. But Ji Lingruo wouldn't give her the chance, buying this and that herself, even feeding a piece of peanut candy directly to You Su. Wangshu followed suit, one candy after another, making You Su's teeth hurt from the sweetness, while He Kongyue was tooth-achingly angry.

Maybe I'm really unnecessary...

With this thought, He Kongyue already had the intention to retreat.

"Senior brother, you go upstream to release the lantern, Sister and I will be downstream to catch yours!"

Ji Lingruo liked to play these so-called fate games, and Wangshu was also very interested.

You Su was helpless, "Then you two wait for me here, the fireworks festival is about to start. Mr. He, would you like to join me?"

He Kongyue was slightly stunned, naturally agreeing to accompany, waiting all evening, finally getting the chance to be alone with You Su.

"Mr. He won't mind me bringing along female companions, will you?" You Su asked tentatively.

Going against the flow was a bit crowded, He Kongyue's figure was much slimmer than You Su's, and had to squeeze into You Su's embrace.

She rolled her charming eyes, "I really wanted to bring you all to eat wontons, did you think I was going to take you to Phoenix Perch Tower?"

You Su smiled noncommittally, proactively walking ahead of He Kongyue, like a bodyguard blocking the crowd for her.

Their hands briefly brushed against each other, He Kongyue strongly resisted the urge to hold onto it, her pale face slightly flushed.

"You Su, after tonight, I will close myself off in the He Family's secret realm."

He Kongyue, for some reason, was unwilling to call the other 'little brother' at this moment.

"No wonder Mr. He invited me out tonight."

"Yes..."

For the first time, He Kongyue was troubled by her advancement in cultivation, wishing why couldn't it wait until You Su's seclusion was together with hers?

Looking at You Su's back, she finally mustered the courage to speak:

"Actually...you're not looking for He Shutong, are you? You know where she is; you came to the He Family just to explore the possibility of her returning."

You Su suddenly halted, He Kongyue inattentively bumped into his back, feeling her heart was full from the collision.

"Mr. He saw through it long ago?"

"Your acting is too clumsy."

He Kongyue smiled but still didn't disclose that she had known for a long time Lotus Sword Venerable was He Shutong.

"I..."

"No need to say more. After all, didn't I agree because I wanted you to join?"

He Kongyue's candidness reassured You Su, worried that the other misunderstood he befriended with an ulterior motive. Yet, even if Mr. He wasn't Master's brother, he was still willing to be friends.

"Initially wanted to chat more during a meal, but now think it's pointless. Here's a New Year gift; once I'm out of seclusion, take me to meet her. In return, when I'm in seclusion, you must accompany my father more. I've arranged someone, once you go in, you'll see him."

He Kongyue's tone was calm; she knew that this wasn't really a New Year gift—she wanted You Su to completely give up the idea of having He Shutong return to the He Family and seize the opportunity to sever his emotional ties to her.

You Su, seeing the other actively proposing the meeting, naturally couldn't ask for more; he didn't believe when the current Master is seen, prejudice against her would persist:

"Alright! I'll definitely take good care of your father!"

"Remember to put on makeup and wear a skirt." He Kongyue teased.

The two reached the upper stream of the small river, releasing the lanterns together. He Kongyue also released one, mingling into the sparkling stream, yet didn't expect anyone to catch it.

"Alright, Mr. He, go accompany them, I'll go ahead, so as not to be the thorn in your side."

Saying this, He Kongyue intended to leave alone, leaving space to the three filled with hidden affections, but this departing back was still slightly melancholy.

"Come along, Mr. He, before going into seclusion, you must remember the worldly splendor. Once you emerge, you might just ascend completely, forgetting little brother."

You Su's words were similarly teasing He Kongyue; breaking through to Feather Transformation was indeed equivalent to 'ascending'.

"Forget anyone, but how could I forget little brother who, despite not knowing how to swim, likes bathing naked in the river?"

He Kongyue, retained by You Su, warmed her heart; she didn't mind affecting the two women's sweet time. She just had to stubbornly squeeze in; they could try to chase her away in front of You Su.

Completely disregarding the strange looks from Ji Lingruo, He Kongyue regained her confidence.

Fortunately, those gazes were soon covered by the fireworks filling the sky, with a crack of firecrackers, flowers bloomed splendidly in Henggao City's sky.

Like fiery trees touching clouds and flying crimson phoenixes, gem-colored flowers littered, landing red petals.

You Su couldn't clearly see the fireworks, but could feel the abundant joy all around.

He gently held the hands of the two women beside him, feeling how wonderful it was to be living in this world...